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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Amsterdam:

• Earliest: departs at 13:45 and lands at 00:09
• Latest: departs at 14:50 and lands at 01:14.

The flight takes about 10h 24m.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam takes 10h 24m, covering 5,455 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam range from £506 to £985, with an average of £734 over the past 12 months. Anything below £506 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £734. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £446 return via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared with £906 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £57–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Amsterdam flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Amsterdam are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £392, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Budget
• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Amsterdam route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 57 minutes.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 4% of one-stop connections

Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the San Francisco to Amsterdam route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £621 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £791, a difference of £170. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Amsterdam. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• KLM
• United Airlines

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 20m, compared to 13h 46m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 13h 54m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Amsterdam RAI, Amsterdam Arena, and Vondel Park. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Amsterdam flights:

• KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Unfortunately, no nonstop flights are available from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Several airlines offer services on this route, including KLM, Delta, and Qatar Airways. KLM offers a flight with a stop at Atlanta International Airport (ATL). You can also choose Qatar Airways, which offers a flight through Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). The Delta flight includes one-stop at Seattle Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). All these flights offer different flight times, so book through KAYAK if you want the fastest route.

If you require wheelchair assistance, inform your airline in advance. You can approach airline staff at Domestic Terminals 1, 2, and 3. For easy mobility, the airport offers ramps, and there are companion care restrooms for travelers who need companion assistance. Also, the airport offers paging services throughout the terminals.

Amsterdam Airport has been offering free Wi-Fi since 2010. You can access the service in 4h increments. Connect to “Airport_Free_Wifi” to use the service. If you want to access the internet longer, you can reconnect as there are no caps on how many times you can renew your session. For passengers who don’t have their own devices, the airport offers internet centers in the Holland Boulevard and Airside of Pier C and D.

At the Amsterdam Airport, there are baby care facilities at Holland Boulevard, located between Departure Lounges 2 and 3. These care facilities are equipped with washbasins, infant bed cabins, changing tables, and comfy seating. In addition, the airport offers a children’s play area, a forest-like facility that allows kids to run around and have fun. The play area is at Holland Boulevard.

The airport is served by buses, which you can find at the Schiphol Plaza, a short distance from Arrivals. You can also use car rentals to travel from the airport. Find car rental agencies in the Schiphol Plaza, behind Arrivals 3. The train station is positioned below the airport and accessible through the Arrival and Departure Halls. Passengers can hail taxis at the Schiphol Plaza.